DOC 379.07(1)(1) Policy. The department shall administer a visiting program that regulates visitation of youth by family members and other persons consistent with program goals and resources available, the department’s responsibility for the secure and orderly operation of institutions, public safety and the protection of visitors, staff and youth.

DOC 379.07(2)(a)(a) There shall be an approved visitor list for each youth. A youth’s approved visitors list shall show the name, date of birth, address and relationship to the youth of all approved visitors.

DOC 379.07(2)(b)(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, only visitors on a youth’s approved list will be permitted to visit the youth. To the extent compatible with program goals and institution needs, a youth shall be permitted to receive visits from close family members. If the superintendent grants prior approval, other relatives, friends, or interested persons may also visit.

DOC 379.07(2)(c)(c) Children of the youth and children of approved visitors who have not attained their 18th birthday may visit. Children of the youth and approved visitors may not visit unless they have the written approval of a non-incarcerated custodial parent or guardian or a court order directing the visit. The names of children must appear on the approved visitors’ list. Approved children may visit if accompanied by an approved adult, subject to exceptions that may be granted by the superintendent.

DOC 379.07(2)(d)(d) All of the following procedures apply to proposed visitors:

DOC 379.07(2)(d)1.1. A youth or proposed visitor may submit a written request to the superintendent asking that the proposed visitor be added to the list.

DOC 379.07(2)(d)2.2. If additional information is required from a proposed visitor, staff shall send a questionnaire to a proposed visitor for completion and return to the institution. If the questionnaire is not returned, the request may not be approved.

DOC 379.07(2)(d)3.3. If additional information is required from a youth, staff shall request the information from the youth. If the youth fails to provide the needed information, the request may not be approved.

DOC 379.07(2)(d)4.4. A copy of the visiting rules shall be sent to each person on the approved visitors’ list.

DOC 379.07(2)(d)5.5. The superintendent may request a field investigation if further information is necessary.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)(e) The superintendent may deny the addition of a person to the approved visitor’s list or remove a person from the approved visitors’ list based on any of the following:

DOC 379.07(2)(e)1.1. The requesting youth provided false or incorrect information or knowingly provided incomplete information.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)2.2. The proposed visitor provided false or incorrect information or knowingly provided incomplete information.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)3.3. There is no signed and dated approval of a non-incarcerated custodial parent or guardian for a proposed visitor less than 18 years of age.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)4.4. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the visitor has attempted to bring contraband into any correctional institution.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)5.5. There are reasonable grounds to believe the visitor poses a threat to the safety and security of visitors, staff, youth or the institution.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)6.6. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the youth’s reintegration into the community or rehabilitation would be hindered.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)8.8. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the youth may victimize the proposed visitor or the proposed visitor may victimize the youth.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)9.9. The proposed visitor has been arrested, incarcerated or under correctional supervision within the previous 12 months. Exceptions may be made for close family members under sub. (7).

DOC 379.07(2)(e)10.10. A visitor was approved by mistake or based on inadequate or incorrect information.

DOC 379.07(2)(e)11.11. The proposed visitor is a current or former employee of the department or a person who provided services to the department within the past 12 months and the proposed visitor has violated the department’s policy regarding fraternization.

DOC 379.07(2)(f)(f) The superintendent shall also determine, every 60 days, whether visits shall be no-contact visits, based on institution security or any of the following:

DOC 379.07(2)(f)1.1. The visitor has violated department rules or institution policies and procedures relating to visiting at any institution operated by the department.

DOC 379.07(2)(f)2.2. The visitor introduced contraband into any correctional institution, engaged in behavior that threatened the security of any correctional institution or interfered with the rights of others at any correctional institution.

DOC 379.07(2)(f)3.3. The youth has been found guilty of a violation of department rules or institution policies and procedures relating to visiting.